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Additional Codes
| Mayo Test ID | COPIA Test Code | EPIC Test Code |
|---|---|---|
| FLEC | FLEC-Flecainide, Serum | MISC BATTERY |
Reporting Name
Flecainide, SUseful For
Optimizing flecainide dosage
Assessing flecainide toxicity
Monitoring compliance
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood immediately before next scheduled dose.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days | ||
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Trough Value
0.2-1.0 mcg/mL: Therapeutic concentration
>1.0 mcg/mL: Toxic concentration
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT Code Information
80181
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FLEC | Flecainide, S | 3638-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9243 | Flecainide, S | 3638-4 |
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Report Available
2 to 5 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.